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Model:
VMC2040-100NAS
SKU:
6455376
Your price for this item is $49.99
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Customer reviews

Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 564 reviews

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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88%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers find value in the Essential Indoor Camera - VMC2040's high-quality images, ease of use, and included privacy features. Many appreciate the straightforward setup and the camera's affordability. However, some users experienced connectivity issues, and others noted limitations regarding battery life and compatibility with certain smart home systems. Overall, the positive feedback on image quality and ease of use outweighs the negative comments regarding connectivity and other minor drawbacks.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Replacement

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We bought this to replace a three year old Arlo indoor/outdoor camera that stopped detecting motion. This camera was very easy to set up and looks really nice too. We like the fact that we can close the camera eye shield for privacy. Hopefully this camera last longer than the last one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good quality camera, easy set up

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good quality camera and very easy to set up. However, I would think that pricing it at 75 or 79 would be a better bang for the dollar. Quality is only 1080p instead of 4k. We are in 2022.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best at home camera's

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was struggling with my old cameras which were blinks. And I finally purchased 2 Arlo indoor cameras and omg hands down best camera you can get for your at home protection. The clarity, motion sensors, and view are amazing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    ARLO"S ARE EXCELLENT!!!!!

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love all 6 of my outdoor Arlo cameras and decided to add the indoor one to be able to protect my animals when I am not home. Now I feel like we have protection 24 hours a day with our Arlo camera's!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Favorite Arlo camera updated, room for improvement

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great clarity, two color options, shutter has no intuitive way of keeping open - not a quick find in the instructions anyway. Unlike original there is no PoE model to purchase. The ball-joint doesn't seem as sturdy as original - yet works... would be nice to bend a bit more backward considering the magnetic mount on the bottom was removed and so were the inserts and screws. Product seems to cost less, yet paying the same as the original. Wish the lag would've been improved. Overall mostly the same as original, prettier, build quality could be improved - the added shutter feature is nice.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Functional and high quality video

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a very good camera from a video perspective. Only draw back is that when connected to the Arlo hub, I cannot control it individually.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love Arlo

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’m a big fan of arlo with two doorbells and another camera. I wanted one in the house that didn’t need charged batteries so this fit the bill perfectly..

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    High quality and easy to use

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very happy with this purchase. Love that the company is security and privacy oriented and the products are well designed and very user friendly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Wide & Clear Image

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This product was easy to set up and works well. You can check video anytime on your phone and even speak to visitors.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this camera

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Camera works great and has a great picture. You can use the mic to talk and you can hear everything. I also love the privacy cover.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Privacy shield

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great little camera

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great little camera with the privacy shield to turn off unwanted notifications

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great cam great price

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Is cameras a good camera on a budget performs well on its own, but performs even better when you hook it to a smart hub

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Gets the job done

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I previously had the Q indoor camera, and had to get the new Essential when it stopped working. It fits the bill for what I need, I am just not a fan of the privacy screen. I wish there was an option to always leave it open, even if disarmed. Also the set up instructions are incorrect - if you hold the sync button too long it factory resets the camera. During set up, you just need to press it for a second.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little camera

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great little camera! It’s small enough to be inconspicuous but powerful enough to capture the images.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great detection technology, easy install.

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy setup, great detection technology. I was really impressed with how easy it was to get this camera on the network and configure smart notifications.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best camera ever

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have been with this company for over 6 years. And it’s by far the best company on the market. It’s easy to install and manage.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great cameras

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great. High quality video and audio. Works wonderfully for continuous monitoring service and monitor detection service

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lil indoor camera

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    What more can be said? product does exactly what we need and does it well. Good fidelity, Awesome motion detection, Highly recommended!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good product

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I added this camera to my existing arlo service. it's easy to set up and I can see clear view through web.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Indoor Camera

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This camera is very good for its intended use. In fact, I plan to by another one. During the setup, the camera has to recognize a barcode and then "chime". My camera would not recognize the code. And Arlo's customer service is non-existent until AFTER you set up your camera and become a subscriber. Arlo has some growing pains to go through. I am sure they will be successful.

    I would recommend this to a friend